PHOTOS The Korea Forum 2020

Chair Professor Song Ho-geun from POSTECH delivers a presentation under the theme “From Corona New Normal to Civilized New Deal” during the Korea Forum 2020 at Hotel Shilla in central Seoul, Tuesday. The Korea Times and its sister paper Hankook Ilbo daily co-hosted the forum under the theme of “Post-pandemic. Challenges or Opportunities” to explore changes and challenges that could emerge after the coronavirus pandemic. Hundreds of people, including key politicians, scholars and business leaders, attended the forum. Korea Times photo by Seo Jae-hoon

Chairman Seung Myung-ho of The Korea Times and Hankook Ilbo delivers an opening speech for the Korea Forum 2020 at the Hotel Shilla in Seoul, Tuesday Korea Times photo by Hong In-ki

Hundreds of people, including key politicians, scholars and business leaders, attended the forum. They were required to wear a mask and maintain a safe distance from each other. Korea Times photo by Oh Dae-geun

VIP guests show a thumbs-up on the palm of the other hand, a viral hand gesture considered a show of respect for frontline healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, center; Rep. Kim Tae-nyeon, fifth from right, floor leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea; Rep. Joo Ho-young, seventh from right, floor leader of the main opposition United Future Party; and Park Yong-maan, second from left, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Korea Times photo by Hong In-ki

VIP guests look at photos of frontline health workers on display outside the forum's main venue. Korea Times photo by Oh Dae-geun